Cuttack: Heavy rain and strong winds caused a gigantic decorative light gate erected for Durga Puja celebrations at College Square in Cuttack to partially collapse on Wednesday afternoon.

The structure, built with bamboo poles in front of Ravenshaw University, was reported to be 30 to 40 feet in height. It had started tilting earlier in the morning, following which area was evacuated by the Twin City Commissionerate Police, before giving way later in the day, sources said. ADVERTISEMENT

The traffic and pedestrian movement along the busy road stretch have been restricted. The site will remain sealed till the structural components of the gate are removed, the sources added.

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